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Notes and observations from Arizona football's final spring practice, as the Wildcats prepare for the spring showcase.
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As Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey "continues to get more comfortable, he's going to get more dangerous."
Wherever Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson and Genesis Smith land in the NFL Draft, "the future is bright for all three of those guys." Stukes' draft stock is skyrocketing.
Returning right tackle Tristan Bounds "was the biggest sigh of relief" for Arizona football.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and right tackle Tristan Bounds reflect on Bounds' season-ending leg injury in the Wildcats' win over Cincinnati. (Video courtesy of Arizona Athletics)
Arizona's defense had a productive practice between Tyrese Boss' interception and linebacker Chase Kennedy and edge rusher Dominic Lolesio making plays in the backfield.
Arizona's defensive line has "a good balance in the room with the older and the young (players)." The newcomers, especially the freshmen, could have a major impact this season.
Arizona football is finding unique ways to work on tackling this spring without "crashing into one another a thousand times a day."
The Arizona Wildcats return several defensive linemen from last season. The returning experience, Joe Salave'a's mentorship and off-the-field bonding could lead to a breakout season for the UA D-Line.
Arizona defensive line coach Joe Salave'a talked about the strengths of Arizona's returners on the defensive line, and why the Wildcats are selective about additions. (Video courtesy of Arizona Athletics).
Senior linebackers Chase Kennedy and Taye Brown have become leaders of Arizona football's defense. Plus, some of the newcomers at linebacker have impressed the UA coaching staff.
Linebackers Chase Kennedy, Dash Fifita and Everett Roussaw were among the standouts at Arizona's practice on Saturday.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita hopes to share with "the next generation that their identity isn't in football or how popular they are in school, it's in God."
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and linebacker Dash Fifita talked about hosting the second First Down Faith Football Camp, a one-day camp that prioritizes faith and football. (Video courtesy of Arizona Athletics)
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Arizona freshman punter and Australia native Chase Ridley "has met the milestones of adapting to American football a lot faster than some have."
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Arizona special-teams coordinator Craig Naivar offers up some advice for oft-criticized placekicker Michael Salgado-Medina (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)
Arizona freshman punter Chase Ridley is one of the Wildcats' newest specialists this season — and the latest Australian to play for the UA. (Video courtesy of Arizona Athletics)
Here are notes and takeaways from Arizona's 11th practice of the spring.
Between watching UFC fights together, playing darts or video games, Arizona football's offensive line finds ways to connect off the field. The camaraderie has translated to chemistry on the field.
Arizona tight end Tyler Powell suffered a season-ending knee injury the first play of the game last season. The missed opportunities last year "just gives me more of a drive."
Illinois transfer tight end Cole Rusk, who grew up around UFC fighters, brings size, experience and physicality to Arizona football.
Notes and observations from Arizona football's latest spring practice.
